Eurostopodus mystacalis
Not Threatened.
Taxonomy:
- Caprimulgus mystacalis Temminck, 1826, New South Wales. Genus tentatively merged into Caprimulgus by one author, but this proposal has received very little support. Formerly listed as E. albogularis, but name mystacalis has priority. Internal taxonomy worthy of further study; races nigripennis and exul may both be distinct species, with at least the former apparently differing vocally from nominate mystacalis. Three subspecies currently recognized. (source: Handbook of the Birds of World)
Subspecies and Distribution:
- * nigripennis E. P. Ramsay, 1881 - N & C Solomon Is (including Bougainville). * exul Mayr, 1941 - New Caledonia. * mystacalis (Temminck, 1826) - E Australia, from Cape York Peninsula S through E Queensland and E New South Wales to E & CS Victoria; winters N to SC & E New Guinea.
Feeds on moths and other insects. Forages in flight, hunting in forest clearings and openings or above forest canopy. Alsofeeds by making sallies from ground.